There are 5 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
10h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
11h 5m₹359–2,723Drive 592.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thoothukudicar 592.4 km
8h 48m₹6,682–9,652Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thoothukuditaxi 592.4 km
8h 48m₹13,000–16,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
10h 37m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Tuti Melur via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Tamil Nādu and Thoothukudi is 597 km. The road distance is 592.4 km.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs .
The bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu takes 10h 15m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Thoothukudi, India?
SBM Traansport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 10h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 2m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi is 592 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi.
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